The Windy City Ribs Festival kicks off in Union Park!

Just what Chicago needs, something else to do this weekend. On tonight's WGN Evening News at 5:30, I'm checking out a brand lip-smacking new ribs fest to hit Chicago. We'll see what makes the Windy City Ribs Festival different. Reading their press release, it sounds like they'll be featuring vendors from here in Chicago, as well as a few from out of town, even as far away from Texas.

You'll be able to vote on your favorite vendor at the fest, and the big winner will be announced on Sunday. If I had to vote without even tasting yet, it would be a toss up between Old Town's Fireplace Inn and Uncle Bub's in Westmont. Here's all the info about the festival:

Windy City Ribs Festival
Union Park - 1501 W. Randolph St.
Friday 4-10 p.m., Saturday/Sunday 12 noon - 10 p.m.
Click here to visit the official website